OIL LEAK AT FILTER ADAPTER NEW OIL FILTER GASKET P/N

Model and Year: 1989-91 T TRUCK WITH 4.3L (VIN CODE Z) ENGINE

CONDITION:

Some 1989-90 and early 1991 T-trucks may exhibit an oil leak at the left rear of the engine coming from the oil filter adapter bolts.

CAUSE:

This condition may be due to the inability of the gasket between the oil filter adapter and engine block to seal properly. This loss of sealing may also result in the adapter bolts losing torque.

CORRECTION:

This condition may be repaired by installing a new oil filter adapter (P/N 10172750) and gasket (P/N 10172754) per the following instructions. IMPORTANT: Retorquing the bolts with the existing gasket will only result in a temporary fix for the customer.

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

PROCEDURE:

1. Disconnect negative battery cable and raise vehicle on hoist.

2. Remove transfer case and front axle skid plates from vehicle.

3. Using a long extension through the opening created by removing the front axle skid plate, remove the remote oil filter adapter line bolt.

4. Disconnect the adapter from the engine block by removing both adapter bolts.

5. Clean entire block contact area to ensure all old gasket material is removed.

6. With the new gasket in place loosely attach the new adapter assembly to the block. It may be helpful to apply a light amount of petroleum jelly to the gasket to hold it in place during installation.

NOTICE: Do not use adhesive to aftach the gasket to the adapter, as this can cause gasket damage.

7. Reattach the remote lines to the adapter. Make sure the remote line O-rings are in place.

NOTICE: Do not overtorque bolts, as this can cause gasket damage.

8. Torque the remote line bolt to 30-39 N.m (22-29 lbs.ft.) and the adapter bolts to 18-24 N.m (13-18 lbs.ft.)

NOTICE: Do not overtorque bolts, as this can cause gasket damage.

9. Reinstall both skid plates.

10. Check engine oil level and add as required.

11. Reconnect battery.

Use Labor Operation Number: J0965

Labor Time: .5 Hours

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